Young Crab
Also known as: Candy Heart Pink , Pink Eraser , Candlelight Peach , Her Majesty
Young Crab brings a playful and warm feel to a palette. This soft pink suits beauty and fashion and romantic branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.43:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Young Crab color codes
- HEX
- #F6A09D
- RGB
- rgb(246, 160, 157)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 160, 157, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 83%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 36%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 36%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(74.7 32.6 15.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.103 21.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: lightcoral #F08080 · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 6.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Young Crab works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Young Crab
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Young Crab by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.01:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Young Crab background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Young Crab
Young Crab with its complement
Soft neighbors of Young Crab
Young Crab triad
Explore
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- Calabrese #F4A6A3 · ΔE 1.7
- Vinaceous #F59994 · ΔE 2.0
- Mad Pinker #FF9899 · ΔE 2.8
- Pink Floyd #EB9A9D · ΔE 3.1
- Pink Porky #EE9091 · ΔE 4.0
- Peach Bud #FDB2AB · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Young Crab is closest to Petrichor .
FAQ
Young Crab FAQs
What color is Young Crab?
Young Crab is a light pink with the hex code #F6A09D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 83% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Young Crab?
The hex code for Young Crab is #F6A09D. In RGB it's rgb(246, 160, 157), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 36%, 4%).
What colors go well with Young Crab?
Young Crab pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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